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A Celebration of Life and Love

After battling leukemia and a stem cell transplant that lead to graft vs. host disease, James G. Bunce II, husband of Anunnaki Ray Marquez, passed away in his home surrounded by love on December 9, 2022, at 5:53 a.m.

A Celebration of Life and Love will be held on Feb. 19, 2023 at 2 p.m. hosted virtually on Zoom by the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens.

To join the celebration please register at the following link.https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpc-ihrjkrHNOKr_r5H6Nt3Lhgap6-B2ZB

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the zoom service.

Leukemia and disability are costly. Anunnaki is facing a delay in survivor benefits, which his family was counting on to be able to keep their home and cover healthcare costs. James was diagnosed with Leukemia in 2020 and passed away on December 9, 2022.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a financial donation to support his family. Venmo @anunnaki-marquez, Cash App $anunnakimarquez. Or here on this Mealtrain donation page and inviting all to chip in to help Anunnaki and his family bridge the gap for a couple of months until survivor benefits kick in. Anunnaki, requires a very special diet, so they are not asking for meals or gift cards to restaurants at this time, but donations to help with living expenses and medical bills are greatly appreciated and can be made through the Mealtrain site.

Highlights of Upcoming Special Events

Groups on hiatus for the summer include Book Talks Discussion Group and Second Lookers. Check with your group on Realm/Connect for updates.

August

  •   9th – AADM 2025 Dance for Justice: Line Dancing Fundraiser
  • 10th – Backpack Blessing service followed by ice cream social.
  • 11th – The Gathering from Side with Love
  • 13th – Simple Supper (Kahla)
  • 16th – 2025-26 Circle Supper Kickoff
  • 17th – Forum–Meet Your Justice Partner:  Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition (AIRC)
  • 10th – Back to RE family meetup
  • 22nd – Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition (AIRC), 5:30 to 7 p.m., Oconee St. United Methodist Church (OSUMC)
  • 23rd – Leadership Summit 9 am to 12 pm
  • 24th – Religious Exploration volunteer training
  • 23rd – UUFA Leadership Summit (2025-2026)  (9 a.m.-noon) Register here. 
  • 23rd – Justice Partner–Athens Pride and Queer Collection (APQC)– athenspride.org
  • 24th – Religious Exploration volunteer training
  • 24th – Book Discussion of UUA Common Read
  • 24th – Start of Family Promise Week (partnering with Holy Cross Lutheran Church)

September

  •  All month – Diaper Drive
  •  7th – First Sunday Forum:  A New Cause of the Month–The Athens Clarke County Center for Racial Justice and Black Futures
  •  7th – Annual Ingathering worship service
  •  7th – Priceless Sale in the Welcome Hall
  •  7th – Food for Life Class
  •  8th & 9th – Artist Dropoff for Invitational Art Exhibit  
  •  9th – Second Lookers
  • 12th-14th – UUFA Gathering at The Mountain! Register soon!
  • 13th – UUFA Justice Partner (AADM) Event–End School to Prison Pipeline Conference
  • 14th – Capital Campaign celebration and Dedication of Fellowship Hall and Social Action Corner 
  • 19th – Athens Immigrant Rights Coalition (AIRC), 5:30 to 7 p.m., Oconee St. United Methodist Church (OSUMC)
  • 20th – Latinxfest, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (need UUFA tablers!)
  • 21st – International Day of Peace March of Faith Poster Making
  •  21st –International Day of Peace – A March of Faith in Resistance to Mass Deportation (sponsored by the Interfaith Sanctuary Coalition) (March from the school district at 595 Prince Avenue to the federal courthouse, 2 p.m.
  • 21st – Fall Equinox Circle Dance, 2 p.m.
  • 23rd – UUA Welcoming Day of Observation (Celebrate Bisexuality Day)

October 

  • All month – LGBT History Month
  •   5th – First Sunday Forum (sponsored by the Earth Ministry Team) featuring Glenn Donnahoe
  • 11th – UUA Day of Observance (National Coming Out Day)
  • 12th – Singing Meditation
  • 25th – EJC Justice Fest
  • 26th – UUA Day of Observance (Intersex Awareness Day)

November

  •  2nd – Singing Meditation
  •  9th – Start of Family Promise Week (partnering with Holy Cross Lutheran Church)
  • 15th-16th – UU GA LAN (Legislative Action Network) Third Annual Conference 
  • 20th – UUA Welcoming Day of Observation (TDOR)

Looking for regular meetings? Join groups in Realm/Connect and check the summary on this page to the left.  Don’t know about Realm yet? Contact Meredyth at members at uuathensga.org to learn more.  

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